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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,916.40, 237,232.74 and 95,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,916.40, 237,232.74 and 95,429.48 is: 131,686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,916.40 : 237,232.74 = 95,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,916.40/237,232.74 = 95,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,916.40x = 237,232.74 × 95,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,916.40x = 22,638,997,017.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,638,997,017.18/171,916.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,686.08

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